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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-02
AI.ASKA'S WEALTH.
Governor Swin-burnc Gives y Glowing Ac.
count Of Our Northern Possession.

Governor Swinsburne Gives n Glowing Ac-
count Of Our Northern Possession.
WAsHINGToS, Noyrmber i.-f. 1.
Swineford, Governor oi Alaska, In his an
nusl report, says that the whole popula-
ton is principally confined TO the south
Thirty Mile Strip" of main land. Srhe
population ol the territory IL estimated ~
follows: Whites, 5000; creoles practically
white. 500; alsutes, 100; natives
partially educated and ciyilizsdD, $500;
total civilized population, 1900; uncivi
lizej natives, 26, 800: total population,
~. 400 All creoler and aieutes can read
and write either in Russian or their own
language, while not few of the natives
other than whites are civilizcd. The Gov.
ernor says that Sl0, OOO, ,ODH IL n conserva-
tive estimate OF the value Of all taxable
property in the territory exclusive Of the
Alaska Commercial Companys establish
menis. The increase, he says, will be
rapid.
The Governor says wonderful results ATE
being achieved in mining. showing tho
territory Ia be rich ia precious metals.
The mine on Douglas- Island during the
year has turned out 500 900 per month,
and there are rich placer diggings on the
ShietandO river. The Governor says that
II ~ reported that Mr.. Oxiivie, who wa.
sent out by the Dominion government last
spring 10 locate the boundary line between
Alaska and the ortbWest territory, claims
that the ShieLando river " in the British
territory, and has suggested that on the
strength of his report his government ~
likely 10 attempt next summer the col
lection Of miners licenses provided for
in the Canadian law. The Governor says
that any attempt OF this kind will be- re,
sisted by the miners, the large majority Of
whom are American citizens, and II per
sisted IN will certainly end in blOOdshed.
and suggests that in view Of the imminent
danger OF such troubles the recomnIsnda-
ton to Congress la behalf q joint commits
sion TO definitely settle the boundary limo
be urgently renewed. The salmon, cod
and whale fisheries. he says, yielded about
81, ,DO0, 900 during the year.
Considerable space In the report IL de-
voted 10 the dongs Of the Alaska Cpmmrr-
cial Company, which holds lease from ih.
Government for the few privileges of the
Seal Islands The Governor says that IL
the contract with this company cannot be
rescinded il should not he renewed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-02
THE EMPRESS BUSINESS.
The President of the Wells, Fargo Express
Company Talks.

The President of the Wells, Fargo Express
Company Talks.
CHICAGO, November Lloyd Tevis, Of
San Francisco, President of the Wells,
Fargo express, was asked yesterday about
the prospects Of the express companies be-
ing put under regulations prescribed by
the Interstate Commerce law. He thought
such companies were Indifferent to govern
mental regulation, provided a suitable law
were enacted to bring it about, condition
not found at present in any section Of the
Interstate law. Values of this question
according to developments before the Inter
State Commissioners were about as follows
The Baltimore and Ohio road in its relations
with the U. s. Express Company was prac-
tically in partnership with the latter. The
railroad company allowed the express COM
pampany to monopolize the express bust
ness along its line, and in return therefor
received percentage OF the gross receipts
of the express company. The Adams
Company sustained similar relations to the
Pennsylvania, the latter receiving forty
per cent of the gross receipts Of the express
company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-02
CHAs. O'REILLY,
[Signei !.
ChICnIn PrInIrra Strike.

CHICAGO, November 1.-Two hundred
and fifty union job printers, Une-half the
whole number IN the city, went on n
strike this morning Their fight is for n
nine hour day. A member of the strikers
Executive Committee said several OF the
largest offices yielded before the hour set
Tor the strike. The employers generally
expres confidence of victory and intimate
that their main line of action will be 10 ill
their offices with non.uniou men
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UP THEY 60.
Telegraph Rates Take Jump 80 Some
Startling Advances.

Telegraph Rates Take Jump go Some
Startling Advances.
CHICAGO, November The Chicago
Superintendent ol the Postal Telegraph
and Cable Company has issued circular
letter TO the effect that rebates will be dis.
continued on and after November |, pur-
suant to an agreement entered into by the
different telegraph companies. A similar
communication has emanated from the
Western Union Telegraph Company. The
latter company has made it custom TO
offer rebates To large customers, charging
the regular rates, and allowing
this rebate at the end of the
month This was done in order
TO avoid making low rate, which would
take effect in all business leaving il option
al with the company to discontinue the re-
bate any time, which amounts TO in
crease in rates. Later dispatches announce
that the Western Union Company has in
creased the tariff between st. Louis and
Chicago and between st. Louis and Toledo
from five cents to twenty-five cents for ten
words, being an advance of 400 per cant.
The same dispatch announce that a reduc-
ton of rates has been made from New
York and Washington TO Chicago and st.
Louis and other western points from fifty
to forty cents. Az the Western Union
rates between the points named
have been almost in operation
for the past two or three years,
and business been going by the Mutual
Union and B. & 0. lines under a fifteen
cent rate, it will be seen that this il simply
an increase from H. to 40 cents, raise OF
lG6S per cent; or in other words, the B. x
.. wires which were carrying the business
at q II cent rate, are now under Western
Union management, made to serve the pub
lie at 40 cent rate. On any commodity
except the production, this would be cou-
sidered a rather sha:p advance, and yet
the company is trying 10 persuade the pub
lie into the belief that they are getting re-
duced rates
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-02
A Rlr Smitchmen,s Strike.

CHICAGO, November An Omaha,
Neb., special says: A general strike Of all
switchmen in the cty is threatened, on
account Of the uupOpularity of Yardmas-
tiers Meehans and Tighe, of the UniOl
Pacific road. Grand Master Monaghan OF
the Switchmens' Mutual Aid Society, has
had conference with Superintendent
Blackonderfer, of the northern division OF
the Union Pacific road, and Mr.. McClin-
took, local agent Of the Burlington and
Missouri, and submitted his ultimatum
demanding the discharge of the obnoxious
yard masters. A decision will be reached
on the return Of Dickinson, who is ex pected
here the latter part OF the week.
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A TERRIBLE STORY.
THE SOLE SURVIVOR OF THE VERNON TELLS
ATHRILLlNG TALE
Albert Stone Picked Up Amer Sixty Hours Of Living
Dsath-ToSsei AbOat BY the Seethihg Bill
lows How the Vernon Was Lost
Fifty Persons PariShed.

STURGEON BAY, Wis, November l.
Up to the arrival OF the schooner Pomeroy,
from Chicago, which passed through the
bay to-day, it WAS supposed that not a
single survivor was left of the forty or
fifty people on board the propeller Vernon,
which went down down of Sheboygan
early last Saturday morning 1t is now
known, however, that at least one man
lives to tell the tale of that terrible
night on Lake Michigan. The Pomeroy
has on board the only survivor, 30 far as
is known, of that awful disaster. The
name of the man is Alfred Stone, of Chi
Csgo, one of Fernon's crew. He had been
in the water sixty hours, exposed to bit
ter, piercing wind, and without bite 10
eat. When the Pomeroy discovered him
on u raft last night, about eight miles from
Sheboygan-it was clear, moonlight
night--Stone was so cold az to be almost
helpless, aud 80
WEAK FROM HUNGER
that he could scarcely move. Although
still very weak from the effects of his aw-
full experience. stone was able TO make a
brief statement of the uever-to- -to-be-torgotten
night. ''l was awakened in the middle OF
night" he says, "by the cries of the pas.
seGgers and crew that the vessel was sink
ing. sprang out of the window and
found myself on life raft, with six other
persons. cannot say now who my com.
panionS were. Part of them were
members OF the crew and part were
passengers. 1t seemed only moment he
fore the vessel had gone down, and be-
lieve all hut few of those on board
went down with her. do not know lust
how many people were aboard ut the time,
but the number could not have been far
from fifty. We passed through an awful
night. think never saw such sea as
that which
TOSSED OUR LITTLE RAFT
at its mercy. When daylight came We
hoisted signal of distress, using a coat
tied TO an oar. Two vessels passed so near
us on Saturday that they must have seen
our signal, yet for some reason they appa-
rently made no effort TO reach u.s. The
storm still ragged, and it may be that they
had all they could do TO save themselves.
One after another of my companions per
ished in the cold or was washed of the raft
when they became too numb with cold TO
hold on any longer. We never saw any
others from the sunken steamer, and |
don't believe that any Others survived.
The vessel went down 40 suddenly the
crew hadn't time to man the boats"
When Stone was picked up, there was
the corpse Of one man On the raft with
him, the other tour having perished several
hours before. Stone says this man was one
of the crew, whose name he does not
know.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-02
Counterfeiter Mccartney Released.

CHICAGO, November IA Springfield,
ILL.,, special says: Peter Mccartney, the
famous counterteiter, had preliminary
hearing before United States Judge Allen
to-day ON the charge of having in his pos
session counterfeit money, with the inteu-
tiOu Of passing it. The charge is an old
one, having stood against him for twelve
years. Judge Allen bound him over to the
January term of court, under bonds OF
81 900, upon his ownrecognissnee, and he
was released.
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THE OIL DEAL.
A shut Down In Order-A Combine To
Raise Prices.

Raise Prices.
Oh. CITY, November The Derrick
to o-morrow will say: THE most important
deal ever consummated in the history oi
the oil business was brought to head ut a
late hour last night. The Executive and
Advisory Boards OF the Producen' Pro
tective Association held two sessions Al the
Arlington Hotel yesterday afternoon and
last night, and the great shut
down movement was complet-
Ell in every detail. The shut
down, or shut-in, will 20 into effect to-day.
The Derrick makes the announcement by
the authority OF the two boards that all the
contracts were officially signed. and moth.
ing remains TO be done but to carry out
the provisions oi these contracts. What
these contracts are has not been officially
stated, but they contemplate the shutting
in for one year of one-half Of the produc-
ton, based on the gauges OF wells during
July and August; the entire stoppage OF
the drill for the same length OF time; no
aud no wells are TO be cleaned ont.
This general feature OF the plan is that
the Standard O,l Company has set aside
5000, 900 barrels of oil, 1T 62 cents n bar
rel, the profits on this TO he divided
among thase producers who shut in their
wells, ami comply with all the terms OF
contracts. In addition I, this, the Stand
ard and the producers have made pool OF
1900, 900 barrels. the profits accruing from
which is to create q wage fund for labOring
men thrown out OF employ ment.
Advlces from the producing fields last
night was to the effect that there would be
a general shutdown inaugurated to-day.
Mr. Phillips prolific pool in Butler is to
be completely bridled. In regard TO Sax.
onburg, the purchases made yesterday Of
gusher property may be taken ~ an indi-
cation that the Producers Protective As
sociation may be able in measure to CON
troll that field, which liz the only one not
completely controlled by the association.
All the big producing firms, both Standard
and independent, will shut in their wells.
The market closed very strong, and the
effect Of the movement will be watched
with the liveliest interest
The gentlemen present at the meetings
yesterday were h. l.. Taylor, David Kirk,
p. L. Kennedy, Thomas W. Phillips
Noah ii. Clark, J. l.. Mckinney and J. K
Galdsborough, oi the Executive Commit
tee, and w. J. Young, l.. II. Smith, Jos.
Seep and I. =. Thompson, of the Advisory
Committee"
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PARK ERSBURG NEWS.
Sudden Death Of Mrs. Mofieit-An I'm
pOTtsDt DscisisD.

Sudden Death Of Mrs. Mofieit-An I'm
poTtsDt Decision.
Special Ei,g,Hm Ia N, RSgistcr.
PARK ERsBl RG, November !. News OF
the death of Mrs. Dr. Moffett reached here
today. She was visiting her son IN
Brooklyn. few weeks ago her husband
died here.
Mr.. Lawrence Jones, bright lad, has
been appointed assistant night clerk at the
postOffice.
Judge Jackson has decided the case OF
Benz. Mccoy against the B. * o. X. r., in
which the latter sought an injunction to
restrain the directors of the Grlfton and
Greenbrier Railroad from 800 Iing Sl16, 900
10 the Il. x o., and also TO prevent the Il.
Il o. from dlsposing of the stock. The in
junction was refused
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No Advertisements on Wrapper.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., November l.
Since the recent publication of the revised
rules and regulations of the POstofice De-
partment, the Postmaster General has re-
eeiyed large number of complaints from
prominent business men in large cities, pro-
testing against the enforcement of the rule
prohibiting the use of wrappers of second,
third and fourth class mail matter as an
advertising medium. The Postmaster
General replies thst he can afford no re-
lief, because the rule is made in accordance
with the law, law which has been in ex-
istence since 1879, but which has been per.
slstently violated. He will ask Congress
to repeal it.
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HE WOULDN'T SIGN.
Attorney Walker Thiaks the Anarchists
should Hang.

CHICAGO, November l.-"WOuld you
sign petition for a communication of Fiel-
den's sentence?" was asked Assistant U.
S. Attorney Walker to-day. 81 feel kinder
towards Fielden and Schwab than / do
toward Others because of their modest de-
meanOr during the trial, but | don't see
how you can discriminate between the
guilt OF any of those in the conspiracy.
No, would not care to sign any petition
for any Of them"
There was an unusual number of police
men in citizens dress and detectives about
the Criminal Court building. but Captain
Schsack said there was no significance in
it, aud they are they are there because they
have cases pending before the grand jury.
At the East Chicago Avenue Police Court
cases were commonly continued for ten
days When continuances were asked for
this morning the cases were continued for
nine days only.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-02
THE BAKER CASE.

Arguments Of Counsel On ths Motion for .
New Trial 10 be Heard Mssdsy.
Judge Boyd has decided to hear tho
Arguments Of council on the motion TO
grant q new trial 10 Van =. Baker on the
coming Monday. bat whether the speeches
will be made here 0r ut New Cumberland
il st pres>at unknown. Counssl Tor the
defense ale very much in favor Of hearing
the matter in this city, aod IN attorney
said Lat evening that unlos the State
insisted the bearing would not Be mp tbs
river.
The arguments viii be very exhaustive
and interesting, and will attract large
audiences il the bearing il In this
city. There Ia now, that the inst passion
aroused over the murders has worn od,
every disposition 10 give the condemned
man fair chance, and not few predict
that . new trial viii Be aecosdsd the
prisoner. 49,
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KILLED AT CHARLESTON.
Thrown From u Car-RailrOad Matters
W.J. Davies Dead.

SDtciW IttQTGW 10 tir RtglStT.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, November l.
An old man named James Adams, was
killed yesterday at Raymond City mines
lie with a number of other miners were on
a truck going mp the company's railroad
to the mines, anu while passing over II
trestle the car jumped the track, throwing
Adams Off breaking his neck. A boy
whose name is not known was also hurt,
hut not seriously. Adams WAS about
fifty years of age and leaves large family.
At Parkersburg yesterday in the United
States Court, Judge Jackson dissolved the
Injunction in the case of Grafton and
Greenbrier Railroad W.. the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad This case has been in the
courts for ME time, and now that it III
finally settled, it is said that the B. x o.
will extend their road Us far rs Buckhannon
this winter, and will probably 20 on to
BraXtOn, c. II. early next spring.
". j. Davies, prominent coal operator
of Coal Valley, died at his home yesterday
afternoon at six o'clock. Mr. Davies was
well known in this valley. He represented
Fayette county in the Legislature of 1885,
and was candidatstfOr the State Senate at
the last election. The Knights Templars of
this City will go to Coal Valley tomorrow
to attend the funeral, which takes place at
3:20 d. m.
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Important Municipal Election.

SpCciG! telegram 10 the Register.
MARTINsBURG, November AT the
election held to-day, for three School Com
missiOuerS, Messrs. Napoleon Snyder, John
Gratziner, Republican, and Edward Bar
ton, Democrat. we're elected, with the re-
spective majOrities Of four, eight and one
hundred and seventy. The fight being 3
political one, great interest was manifest
ed. The largest number of votes for years
was polled.
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Hnrn.a Body Identified =.

CHICAGO, November ALFRED Harm
arrived in this city this morning from
Rochester, Pa. He is brother OF Frank
Harm, who was mysteriously murdered in
a carriage on freight car last Thursday.
Mr.. Harm identified the remains, although
they were badly deoomposed, ~ those Of
his brother. Nr. Harm returned 70 Rochts-
ter this evening with the body.
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STILL TALKING FIGHT.
Hostile Crows Evidently Preparing for -
Brush with the Troops.

Brush with the Troops.
Crow AGENCY, Mont, November L.
Tue plan Of dealing with the Crow Indians
has been made The Indians are all com
manded TO be in the camp at the Crow
Agency by Friday night. Those ont will
then be declared hostiles, and war will be
declared against them. A strong force Of
infantry and cavalry will be moved there
to patrol the camp All transportation
outside the camp has been ordered in.
Deaf Bull. Pretty Eagle and Crazy Head
have now joined the outlaws. The officers
here believe that an engagement will occur
before many hours more. The Indians
will probably take position on the hills
near the agency. Several war chiefs have
been TO the Crow camps and ordered all
who will not fight to 20 into the agency.
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FOsrMAsTKRs' CONvENTIOv
To Secure Additional Compensation Me ct
ing uf West Virginia Postmasters.

,p'ci0i 7;a00,m 10 the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. C., November 1.-The
Third and Fourth Glass Postmasters OF the
United States will hold their National
Convention 10 this city December l3, lS57,
the object Of which is to secure such legis,
lation at tie hands OF Congress a. wIl
more fully compensate them for the ser
vice they render ~ Third aud Fourth Class
pOStmasterS.
The postmasters OF West Virginia will
hold n State meeting in the National HoteI
on December II. All POstmasters of the
State are invited to be present at both tht
State and National meetings.
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Cruelty of Enrllsh sailors.

PARIS, November DR.. Softer. OF the
wrecked ship Msnaaleh, accuses the master
of the English ship Glenshiels Of having
compelled the captain Of the Menzsleh,
which was water-loyged, TO hand over the
ship TO him at the risk of being abandoned
on the ocean. An English crew boarded
the Menzsleh and laid hands on everything
of value he hints that the Msnzaleh was
sunk designedly. The French crew, he
says, WAS treated with the utmost rude
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Warren and WIer Fight.

MIsSEAPOLs: MINI, November L.
Tommy Warren, on receipt Of Ike Weir's
acceptance Of his challenge, tonight. de-
posted $3.50 forfeit money with the TIibsn..
and forwarded signed articles TO Boston
for Wier's signsture. The fight will occur
here on December 5th, and win be fifteen
rounds, Marquis Of Queensbury rules.
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The wild West. Last Appearance.

InSDoN, November 1.-The Wild West
show closed las. night. An enormous au-
dience was present During their stay in
the city the orderly conduct of the Indians
and Of the white company has been favor
ably commented upon
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Another Lnckr Omaha Boy Wins q Prize.

Oscar Groshell in Richardson's drug
house was the lucky holder of No. 46, ,s56
which drew one-tenth, s., 600 ofthe 81, 600
capital prize in the drawing Of The Lou
isiana State Lottery on the 9th ult- He
told representative of the Bee that be had
held tickets in the lottery since last Janu-
ary and had drawn prize at each drawing.
He is not alone in the tickets but that the
young men of the house have formed q
syndicate and have invested $50 in tickets
each month.-Omakd (Neb.) Bee, Sept 10.
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Cas- CaAe Fall. Th,nuxh.

LONDON, November l.-The prosecution
OF Constable Eudieott, who arrested Miss
Cass on the charge Of being an improper
character, and who Was indicted by the
Middlesex Grand Jury for perjury because
Of the evidence lie gave against her, has
collapsed.
The Judge before whom the csse was
heard to-day held that the evidence Of
Miss Cass WAS not corroborated, and dts
charged the constable.
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Conxres.man Crain's Opinion.

WAsHSGrOS, d. c., November L.
representative Grain, Of Texas, now cam,
paigDing in Ohio, wrote to . friend here TO,
day that ''If the election were 70 take
place tomorrow / caudidIy believe thst
Powell would be elected. Forsker, !
think, will be largely scratched"
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Yes, he loves you now, It's true,
Lass with eyes of violet blue,
Lips as sweet as honey-dew,
Bonny little bride!
Will he love you as to-day,
When you bloom has fed away,
When your golden locks are grey
Will his love abide?
Yes, if it is the true kind it will survive
all the inevitable wastes and changes oflle,
But, it is every woman's desire and duty
to retain, as long as she can, the attrac,
tions that made her charming and beloved
in youth. No one can keep her youthful
bloom or equable temper if weighed down
and suffering from female weakness and
disorders. DR.. Pierce's Favorits Prescrip-
tiOn is remedy for these troubles. Sold
by druggists.
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Tho Thlaila knlr ni llnmA.

LONDON, November THE Scotch
zach, Thistle, Capt. Barr, which leh New
York, October II, arrived at Greenock
today.
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Reduction In Nrtion.l Deba

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. November j.
The national debt reduction for the month
Just past amounted to SIC. .ss3, ,8s5.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-02

Has that Tom Cat szstcAsd my
dariing's foss Rub IT, Freddy, With Sal
yation Oil.
The best remedy fos pslnsopsEy con-
plants il DR. Balls coaGh 6yrgR PKies
Is csnts. = y
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CipeInna,Y, Reg,stratiou.

CINCINNATI, November 1.-The total
registration Of voters In Cincinnati this
year is Sc, 33l, an increase Of 2,Ol3 over
last year.